Categories in Lokossa
Gas StationAgricultural ProductionFood ManufacturerImport Export CompanyPoultry FarmChurchesCounty Government OfficeGovernment OfficeReligionReligious DestinationInformation servicesConstruction of buildingsEducationEducation CenterElementary SchoolMiddle SchoolAll food and beverageBars, pubs and tavernsRestaurantsFinancial InstitutionMedical clinicHair SalonBusiness to Business ServiceApartment ComplexDepartment storesShopping MallShopping otherHotels and motelsTravel Agency
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Lokossa
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Public administration | 24 |
| Education | 19 |
| Restaurants | 18 |
| Hotels and motels | 15 |
| Religion | 11 |
| Churches | 8 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 8 |
| Shopping | 7 |
| Computer repair | 6 |
| Electronics stores | 6 |
| All membership organizations | 6 |
Lokossa Facts
| Area | 6.0 km² |
| Population | 78,894 |
| Male Population | 38,542 (48.9%) |
| Female Population | 40,352 (51.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +118.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +33.9% |
| Median Age | 17.1 years (Male: 15.9, Female: 18.5) |
| Area Codes | 22 41 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 6.63869, 1.71674 |
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Lokossa Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 36,116 | 49,013 | 58,919 | 69,439 | 78,894 |
| Population Density | 6,019.3 / km² | 8,168.8 / km² | 9,819.8 / km² | 11,573.2 / km² | 13,149 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Lokossa Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 17.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lokossa | +92.3% | +41.7% | +17.9% |
| Mono Department | +199.5% | +93.1% | +42.3% |
| Benin | +233.9% | +118% | +56.5% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Lokossa Median Age
Median Age: 17.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lokossa | 17.1 yrs | 18.5 yrs | 15.9 yrs |
| Mono Department | 17.3 yrs | 18.9 yrs | 16 yrs |
| Benin | 16.7 yrs | 17.7 yrs | 15.7 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Lokossa Population Density
Population Density: 13,149 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lokossa | 78,894 | 6 km² | 13,149 / km² |
| Mono Department | 542,589 | 1,726.9 km² | 314 / km² |
| Benin | 10.8 million | 115,295.3 km² | 93.7 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Lokossa Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Lokossa CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lokossa | 47,180 tn | 0.6 tn | 7,863.4 tons/km² |
| Mono Department | 297,802 tn | 0.55 tn | 172.4 tons/km² |
| Benin | 5,965,282 tn | 0.55 tn | 51.7 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Lokossa CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 47,180 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.6 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 7,863.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11/09 | 3:10 AM | 4.4 | 77.8 km | 10,000 m | Benin - Togo region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Lokossa
Lokossa is an arrondissement, commune, and the capital city of Mono Department in Benin. The name Lokossa translates into English as "underneath the iroko tree". commune covers an area of 260 square kilometres (100 sq mi) and as of 2002 had a popula..
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